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When a high priority issue is up for vote, or a docket is opened for comments, IL Corn summarizes the issue giving consideration to how it will impact corn farmers in Illinois. This information is then shared in a way that is easy to understand via a link. Staff draft a narrative that’s applicable to IL Corn advocates’ agricultural circumstances sometimes offering a step-by-step question and answer scenario making it an even more personalized submission that automatically gets submitted to either a docket or your congressman.

IL Corn's text alert platform is only utilized for the highest priority issues. In 2022, IL Corn only sent six calls to action, so when advocates receive a text, they can be sure that they’re only receiving the most vital requests necessary to incite change. Privacy and security is always a priority of IL Corn. Personal contact information is never shared outside of the organization and they honor all “opt out” requests. 

When a federal agency or Congress hears a similar concern from a substantial number of people, it puts pressure on them to take action. IL Corn has experienced, first-hand, Congressmen and Senators who take direct quotes from our messaging to committee meetings or debates on the floor. On occasion, elected officials will even reach out to constituents to thank them for sharing their experiences and position with them. This is our government operating as it should; citizens exercising their rights and politicians their privileges. IL Corn is honored to assist in this process!